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Whenever I had a legitimate hitter behind Albert Pujols, I bunted. That's what I do.
He’s not accepting this or tolerating this any more than at any other time when he’s not himself ... But (the contract) is a distraction. If you care at all — and he cares — it’s a distraction.
Without a doubt the year after is much more distractingMore quotes »
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Baseball legend attends petroleum conference
Tony La Russa, right, and Continental Resources executive Richard Muncrief attend the CEO panel that featured Harold Hamm Thursday during the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. La Russa, a three-time World Series champion manager, is a friend of Hamm' from Jamestown Sun Read more »
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Tipsheet: Blue Jays try to solve Rasmus puzzle
Getting through to Colby Rasmus is no small task, as Tony La Russa can tell you. He is currently hitting .210 for the Blue Jays with more strikeouts (33) than hits (30). Recently the Toronto coaching staff convinced him to move up in the batter’s box. No from St. Louis Post-Dispatch Read more »
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Pujols showing signs of regaining form
OAKLAND -- Albert Pujols got a visit from his former manager, Tony La Russa, after Monday night's game. But they didn't talk hitting. Frankly, there's no point. "Tony is somebody that I respect," Pujols said. "He's like a dad to me. But only God knows my from MLB.com Read more »
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Cardinal concerns: Defending champs suddenly battling injuries, poor play
ST. LOUIS—For a manager with no experience at any level, Mike Matheny was making the job of replacing a future Hall of Famer look easy. With no Tony La Russa, Albert Pujols or Chris Carpenter, the St. Louis Cardinals still had no problems in April. They from Sporting News Read more »
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The cardinal way
ST. LOUIS — As a disagreement escalated into a shouting match between Cardinals Double-A Manager Mike Shildt and a home-plate umpire during a game last week, Shildt rushed to the defense of his catcher by citing "The Cardinal Way." He mentioned the linea from Columbia Tribune Read more »
